UT to oppose hydrocarbon exploration project.

The territorial administration will oppose the Union government's move to have a hydrocarbon exploration project at Karaikal, Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy said recently.

The Centre had sanctioned the project without obtaining permission from the territorial administration, Mr. Narayanasamy told reporters.

The announcement by the Centre to explore hydrocarbon in Karaikal has shocked farmers of the region. The Puducherry government will not accept the project, he said.

THE HINDU